Week 13

Welcome back and happy Tuesday! Last week was a super full week with us continuing spring break, celebrating a birthday and enjoying Easter together. Plus we started a whole new month. Thank goodness we got to spend a lot of it outside and together.

Here's a look at last week's pictures:

Day 88- Monday, 3/29/21

The 1st picture is the sunset from last night that I somehow missed downloading from my phone.  The fogbank is messing with it a bit but it's still pretty and a great view from the rental. Today there are gale-force winds on the coast so we headed inland and decided to hike sheltered in the giant redwood trees.  We all really enjoyed this amazing trail park.  It flowed so easily from one trail to the next that we didn't even really need the map.  Everyone agreed the suspended canopy trail was our favorite--just don't look down!  Later we were able to dine-in at a local restaurant in Trinidad which is the first time in over a year.  Crazy!

Day 89- Tuesday, 3/30/21

The winds are better today so we hiked on the coast.  Patrick's Point State Park in one exit up from our rental and has a great coastal rim trail that weaves in and out of the trees. We started out at Patrick's Point overlook which has an amazing view of the massive Wedding Rock.  If you zoom in you can see people hiking up on the rock which we did later at the end of our loop.  Next was Rocky point then up the very Indiana Jone's like stairs to the top of Ceremonial Rock before a quick look at Mussel Rocks and up to the top and then to the side of Wedding Rock.  Amazing views all day.  Later we picked Justin up from school along with some sushi for dinner.  He was able to stay the night with us so we could celebrate his birthday and of course we watched the UCLA game where they clinched a final four spot.  What a full but amazing day that ended with another beautiful sunset and star gazing in the hot tub.

Day 90- Wednesday, 3/31/21

Today is Justin's actual birthday and he has no school because of a state holiday so we took him out for brunch on the pier at Trinidad beach. Of course today is the best weather day in terms of no wind and warmer temps and we have to head home.  Wish we could stay longer but time to go so we dropped Justin back at his dorm and started the 6 hour drive back.  At least it's a pretty drive but of course the two in the back slept most the way.  I guess all that hiking wore them out. 

Day 91- Thursday, 4/1/21

We're back home and ready to start a new month.  Bring on April! I was at the store replenishing supplies and just had to get some of these beautiful tulips. They perfectly represent spring and will look great for Easter.

Day 92- Friday, 4/2/21

Speaking of Easter, I started pulling out some decorations today and set out some Cadbury mini eggs to get everyone in the mood.  Justin also sent me a couple pictures.  He got his 2nd vaccine today and has been enjoying the nice spring weather by trying to get outside more.

Day 93- Saturday, 4/3/21

Brandon helped me dye Easter eggs today.  We tried a new rice method that didn't work too well so we quickly transitioned to the traditional way but still had fun and they did all turn out well even if the rice ones took FOREVER. Then of course there was the final four game that UCLA sadly lost in OT at the buzzer.  Still super proud of how well they did especially since they started out as a huge under-dog and gave this undefeated team a run for their money.  Most of LA was lit up in blue and gold to show support which was great to see. Maybe next year!

Day 94- Sunday, 4/4/21

Happy Easter Sunday!  We had a great brunch and then later had a great ham dinner with all the fixings.  So much good food this week from amazingly fresh seafood on the coast to celebratory homecooked meals at home.  Also we're super grateful to have spent some wonderful time together as a family.  Back to work and school schedules with too many zoom meetings for next week.  At least we'll start off refreshed and can hopefully look forward to things continuing to open up more. 

That's it!  See you back next week.